Family Practice APP (Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant)
About The Position
The Family Practice Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will provide primary care medical services in accordance to standard medical practice protocols. Under the supervision of their supervising or collaborating Physician the Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will: MAJOR POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS: Under the supervision of their supervising or collaborating Physician the Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will: Record the medical history and provide physical exams and follow-up care according to treatment plan and medical protocols. Provide individual patient instruction in accordance to prescribed treatment plan and medical protocols. Prescribe appropriate medications to patients as needed according to medical protocols and standard medical practice. Provide medical services, within scope of practice as determined by licensure and/or certification. Provide additional medical services, as determined by Chief Medical Officer, within your scope of practice, such as Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT) or Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). Accurately complete all necessary charting according to clinic protocols and mandated by funding source guidelines and standard medical practice. Identify physical, nutritional and/or lifestyle problems and refers to appropriate on-site and off-site resources. Identify psychosocial and emotional problems/issues and refers to on-site or off-site resources. Must be in compliance with all clinical and administrative quality measures such as, HEDIS metrics and patient productivity. Consult with supervising/collaborating physician for patient evaluation as needed. Perform timely documentation/action within Electronic Health Record (EHR) including but not limited to, diagnosis, treatment plan, orders, medications, etc. Take timely action on pending EHR PAQ items. Issue timely responses to E-Consult specialist reviewers. Able to provide medical services on telehealth platform provided by EVCHC. Adhere to Quality Improvement guidelines and participates in Quality Improvement programs for chronic diseases. Work closely with Registered Dieticians/Health Educators in order to provide appropriate education to patients. Participate in monthly Provider Meetings as required. Serve as a preceptor instructor to Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or medical students as assigned. Attend conferences and seminars when requested and will comply with continuing education requirements. Participate in provider recruitment activities. Participate in activities that foster the development of clinical support team members. Assists and/or completes additional tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience
- Satisfactory completion of an accredited Advanced Practice Provider training program.
- Current license in the State of California as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant.
- Current DEA certification.
- Current Board Certification from an accredited organization for the certification of Advanced Practice Providers.
- Current CPR certifications.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision.
- Must relate well to all cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic groups within the East Valley service area.
Responsibilities
- Record the medical history and provide physical exams and follow-up care according to treatment plan and medical protocols.
- Provide individual patient instruction in accordance to prescribed treatment plan and medical protocols.
- Prescribe appropriate medications to patients as needed according to medical protocols and standard medical practice.
- Provide medical services, within scope of practice as determined by licensure and/or certification.
- Provide additional medical services, as determined by Chief Medical Officer, within your scope of practice, such as Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT) or Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP).
- Accurately complete all necessary charting according to clinic protocols and mandated by funding source guidelines and standard medical practice.
- Identify physical, nutritional and/or lifestyle problems and refers to appropriate on-site and off-site resources.
- Identify psychosocial and emotional problems/issues and refers to on-site or off-site resources.
- Must be in compliance with all clinical and administrative quality measures such as, HEDIS metrics and patient productivity.
- Consult with supervising/collaborating physician for patient evaluation as needed.
- Perform timely documentation/action within Electronic Health Record (EHR) including but not limited to, diagnosis, treatment plan, orders, medications, etc.
- Take timely action on pending EHR PAQ items.
- Issue timely responses to E-Consult specialist reviewers.
- Able to provide medical services on telehealth platform provided by EVCHC.
- Adhere to Quality Improvement guidelines and participates in Quality Improvement programs for chronic diseases.
- Work closely with Registered Dieticians/Health Educators in order to provide appropriate education to patients.
- Participate in monthly Provider Meetings as required.
- Serve as a preceptor instructor to Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or medical students as assigned.
- Attend conferences and seminars when requested and will comply with continuing education requirements.
- Participate in provider recruitment activities.
- Participate in activities that foster the development of clinical support team members.
- Assists and/or completes additional tasks as assigned.
Benefits
- East Valley offers a competitive salary, and excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and defined contribution retirement plans.
- You will also enjoy a work-life balance with paid time off and paid holidays throughout the year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
